Since the UCLA Bruins’ season ended last December, their offensive coaching staff has undergone significant turnover. UCLA football replaced offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy with Tino Sunseri and made major moves to the offensive staff.

This week, the Bruins announced they hired former James Madison assistant Matthew Biondi as an offensive analyst. Notably, before joining James Madison and UCLA, Biondi was an offensive student assistant coach at Florida State, working primarily with wide receivers under then-quality control assistant Sunseri.

Though the connection may seem small, Biondi’s hiring is a sign that Sunseri is taking ownership and control of the offense. By bringing in a former assistant, it is clear that Sunseri has a vision for the Bruins’ offense in 2025, and Biondi is a piece of the puzzle.

The Bruins struggled at times across multiple positions during the 2024 season, leaving room for improvement and innovation.

As head coach DeShaun Foster begins his second season leading the Bruins, expect UCLA’s offense to have more of an identity.